Maintaining and Improving Children’s Oral Health
American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Recommendations According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than 45% of children experience dental caries--or tooth decay--by age 19. And health disparities including poverty, insurance and language barriers prevent many families from accessing oral health care. Read the complete AAP news release: American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Recommendations on…
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New Guidance on EPSDT Health Coverage Requirements
Biden-Harris Administration Releases Historic Guidance on Health Coverage Requirements for Children and Youth Enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released comprehensive guidance to support states in ensuring the 38 million children with Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage — nearly half of the children in this…
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NAM Resources for Pediatric Health
Vital Signs for Pediatric Health from the National Academy of Medicine’s "NAM Perspectives" In a series of papers published in the National Academy of Medicine’s NAM Perspectives introduces four crucial metrics that measure the physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional health of children across different developmental stages. "Vital Signs for Pediatric Health" is a collaborative of the…
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